• Full-time, Permanent.
• Based at Footscray (with travel across NW).
• $99,631.02 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
• Will be provided with an OV Laptop & OV Mobile Phone.

Our values are: Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love

About Odyssey Victoria:

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced individual to be responsible for providing high quality AOD assessments and counselling, case management and outreach (Care and Recovery) to parents who are required to comply with AOD treatment conditions as part of their child’s family reunification order.

The successful incumbent must be prepared to travel across the following locations: Craigieburn, Glenroy, Sunbury & Melton.

Key areas of focus:

• Service provision
• Teamwork
• Program Implementation
• Networks

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Clinical Manager to implement change and promote a culture of best practice.
• Providing high quality engagement, AOD assessment and treatment services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work to reduce use and harms associated with AOD misuse.
• Providing care and recovery coordination including information, education, and practical assistance to clients to reduce the harms of their substance use
• Considering the needs of and identifying risks to vulnerable children, working with families to develop safety plans, and facilitating referrals to partner Child First and Family Service agencies where indicated.
• Collaborating with
  • Child Protection and other Child First and Family Services agencies to support the Family Reunification plan
  • Other AOD agencies to increase the level of child, parenting and family support offered to their clients
• Developing and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining records and providing reports as requested.
• Attending, and contributing to, regular staff meetings and in-service training sessions
  For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Who are WE looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience:

• Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related tertiary/degree qualification with experience and/or an Associate Diploma with substantial experience.
• Experience in AOD assessment, treatment planning, counselling, and case management
• High level written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-directed, ethical and results driven
• Sensitivity to the needs of all family members including children and parents
• Commitment to a strengths-based practice
• Ability to develop client treatment plans collaboratively with clients and undertake therapeutic, child and family interventions in groups and with individuals
• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously
• Effective and timely problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of:
  • Child and family developmental processes and relevant risk and protective factors
  • Family violence interventions
  • AOD / Mental health issues
  • Relevant legislation and policies

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskil your clinical capabilities.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Mandy Telfer and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Mandy Telfer, Acting Clinical Manager – AOD Programs on [email protected] or 0466 319 448, using the subject line: Senior AOD Clinician Family Reunification enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.